Real Estate Finance Assistant Project Manager

Corient; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical plan options

Dental, vision and life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Corient is seeking a finance‑driven project professional in New York to support high‑net‑worth clients. You will manage schedules, budgets and procurement programs while delivering detailed client financial reporting and cost controls.

The role emphasizes collaboration, governance of project controls, and the ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly. Travel up to 20% and onsite site visits are expected to support construction activity.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, finance or accounting.
• 5+ years experience in a construction or real‑estate related position.
• Advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., PMP) preferred.
• Management consulting experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel out of the tristate area up to 20% of time and visit construction sites in the tristate area as necessary.
• Strong project controls experience with ability to establish project or property‑specific governance and financial controls.
• Knowledge of various construction contract types and ability to negotiate contracts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven analytic, strategic thinking, problem‑solving and planning capabilities.
• Strong leadership skills and dedication that creates an atmosphere conducive to successful projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with stakeholders to manage project schedules, ensure budget discipline and drive value engineering efforts, develop and progress procurement programs, and identify and address risks as they arise.
• Facilitate collaboration and enable discussion of financial matters in simple and accurate terms.
• Design, implement and manage periodic client financial reporting, including budget to actual analyses and projected completion costs, and assemble and deliver client presentations as requested.
• Handle cost control process including managing change orders, accounts receivable and payables in an orderly manner.
• Develop and monitor project budgets and cash flow projections.

Skills

Project controls

Budget management

Financial reporting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Contract negotiation

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, finance or accounting

Job description

Join a team that values your ambition and empowers your growth

In this role, you will support our high-net-worth clients by managing projects, ensuring budgets, driving value engineering, and delivering client financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with stakeholders to manage project schedules, ensure budget discipline and drive value engineering efforts, develop and progress procurement programs, and identify and address risks as they arise.
• Facilitate collaboration and enable discussion of financial matters in simple and accurate terms.
• Design, implement and manage periodic client financial reporting, including budget to actual analyses and projected completion costs, and assemble and deliver client presentations as requested.
• Handle cost control process including managing change orders, accounts receivable and payables in an orderly manner.
• Develop and monitor project budgets and cash flow projections.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, finance or accounting.
• 5+ years experience in a construction or real‑estate related position.
• Advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., PMP) preferred.
• Management consulting experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel out of the tristate area up to 20 % of time and visit construction sites in the tristate area as necessary.
• Strong project controls experience with ability to establish project or property‑specific governance and financial controls.
• Knowledge of various construction contract types and ability to negotiate contracts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven analytic, strategic thinking, problem‑solving and planning capabilities.
• Strong leadership skills and dedication that creates an atmosphere conducive to successful projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Pay Information

This position is exempt and is paid according to the laws of the State of New York. The pay range for this position is $110,000–$132,000 USD per year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the physical capabilities to work in an office environment, which may include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Position requires onsite work 4 days per week.

U.S. Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States; U.S. citizens or permanent residents are preferred.
• Corient will require proof of work authorization and participates in E‑Verify.
• Must be willing to execute Corient’s Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non‑Disclosure Agreement, including post‑employment obligations.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Four medical plan options generously subsidized by Corient.
• Employer-paid dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance.
• Employer paid short‑term & long‑term disability.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Flexible spending accounts & health savings accounts.
• Dependent care FSA.
• Commuter & transit FSA.
• Corporate discount program – PerkSpot.
• Training reimbursement.
• Paid professional designations.
• Giving back to the community – volunteer days.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All candidates will be recruited, selected and employed without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, veteran status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, creed, ancestry, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.

This position description is intended to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position and may not include all tasks that may be assigned. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned with or without notice.